Cheshire Community YMCA Harvest Trail Race and Y Cup Relay
- Date Wed 16th September 2026 - Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 5:30PM EDT
- Location Cheshire, Connecticut
- Price Free - $41.28
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for a day filled with family-friendly activities such as pumpkin decorating, face painting, Halloween mask making, and games, all set against the backdrop of live music and a delightful fall-themed photo booth. Not only will you get to enjoy a fantastic day outdoors, but your participation also helps support the vital work of the YMCA in the Cheshire community and the revitalization efforts of the Cheshire Land Trust at Ives Farm. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate fall, fitness, and community together
Organiser's Description
* Prior to the race there will be a FREE Pumpkin Dash for kids 6 years old and younger.
* Family friendly activities include pumpkin decorating, face painting, Halloween mask making, games, live music and a fall theme photo booth
Pumpkin Dash Start: 9:45AM
5K Start: 10:00AM
Y Cup Relay Start: 10:05AM
Fit N Fun Adaptive 1.5K 10:10AM
Races
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5K Trail Race
Incl. $3.28 Fee & Custom Harvest Trail Race Hat
Sat 24th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$41.28
This is a 5k trail race with varied terrain and slight elevation which winds through groomed wooded paths and open fields - perfect for the road runner wanting to try a trail run. It's also a good opportunity for an experienced trail runner to do some speed work. -
Y Cup Relay
Incl. $2.02 Fee & Custom Harvest Trail Race Hat
Sat 24th October 2026 (10:05AM EDT)
$19.02
Teams of 3 elementary school students will each run one mile of the 5K course. Teams from all grades will compete for their team to determine which school wins the prestigious Y Cup for the 26-27 school year. -
Pumpkin Dash
Incl. Finisher Medal
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:45AM EDT)
Free
A free race for children 6yr and younger on the dirt path around the historic Ives Farm barn. Young runners will end the dash by running through the same race finish line as all other racers! -
Fit N Fun Adaptive 1.5K Run
Incl. $2.02 Fee & Custom Harvest Trail Race Hat
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:55AM EDT)
$19.02
Get ready for a fun fall adventure! An extension of our Fit & Fun program, this adaptive 1.5K takes participants off road through open fields and groomed wooded paths, with grass and uneven ground along the way. Each participant will have a dedicated volunteer buddy by their side to cheer them on and help them reach the finish line. -
5K FREE - 6 Week Training Series Dates 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21
Wed 16th September 2026 (5:30PM EDT)
Free
This is a FREE 6-week training series for runners looking to prepare for the 5K Harvest Trail Race, improve their fitness, and train alongside others in a supportive environment. All sessions will be conducted at: 435 North Brooksvale Rd. Cheshire, CT 06410
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